MM 8.31: Jared Bernhardt makes Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster

Maryland lacrosse legend Jared Bernhardt was named to the Atlanta Falcons’ 53-man roster Tuesday afternoon, including one other chapter into the 2021 Tewaaraton winner’s fairy-tale story into the Nationwide Soccer League.

Bernhardt might have cemented his sporting legacy after main the Terrapins to a nationwide championship in 2017, one other look within the title sport in 2021 and changing into the group’s all-time main goal- and point-scorer in 2021, however he transferred to Ferris State the place he led the Division II program to its first-ever nationwide championship because the beginning quarterback.

After going undrafted, the 24-year-old was signed by the Falcons as a large receiver. Given little likelihood to make the group, Bernhardt slowly however absolutely began to show heads.

All through the preseason, the previous lacrosse star managed 5 catches for 102 yards and a landing. His 21-yard sport profitable landing in opposition to the Lions — featured under —made rounds throughout the sports activities world.

Bernhardt is now certainly one of six receivers on the Falcons’ lively roster. 4 different receivers have been lower in latest weeks.

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